Challenges

Digital Signage: Seven common pitfalls to avoid

October 27, 2017

The overall medium of digital signage can be thought of as an ‘ecosystem,’ with multiple key elements that interact with each other, from hardware and connectivity to software and content. It is important from the start to identify these elements and make a detailed plan, so as to avoid making the following common mistakes that can cost time and...

Canadian participation in Sign Manufacturing Day more than doubles

October 12, 2017

More than 60 companies across North America are participating in this year’s fifth annual Sign Manufacturing Day, including 16 in Canada, up from just seven in 2016, according to the International Sign Association (ISA) and the Sign Association of Canada (SAC).

Wide-format Printing: Addressing workplace health and safety

September 15, 2017

Successful business owners, including those in the wide-format printing industry, know safety is a key component in creating a thriving work environment. By keeping their employees healthy, business owners can save money, improve morale and foster a more efficient workplace.

Wayfinding: Developing inclusive washroom signage

September 7, 2017

In response to recent Canadian legislation and social discussions addressing instances of exclusion encountered by sexual-minority individuals who do not conform to conventional gender norms, Toronto-based environmental graphic design (EGD) firm Entro Communications has assisted the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) Group in developing a new standard for appropriate signage for ‘universal’ washrooms in health-care facilities.

Wayfinding: Case study on M&M Food Market

August 2, 2017

When Canadian frozen-food retailer M&M Meat Shops was recently rebranded as M&M Food Market, one major component of this transformation was implementing a ‘self-serve’ shopping model for its stores.

Digital Signage: Confluence with built environments

August 1, 2017

From large cities to small towns, digital signage deployments are expanding everywhere, due to reductions in costs and increases in ease of use and durability.

Digital Signage: Success is a team effort

July 31, 2017

Digital signage network operators know the implementation process can be long and tedious. To make things worse, it is often akin to a moving target, with success seeming ever elusive. It is important to understand why this is the case and what can be done about it.

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Challenges

Digital Signage: Seven common pitfalls to avoid

Canadian participation in Sign Manufacturing Day more than doubles

Wide-format Printing: Addressing workplace health and safety

Wayfinding: Developing inclusive washroom signage

Wayfinding: Case study on M&M Food Market

Digital Signage: Confluence with built environments

Digital Signage: Success is a team effort

LED Stage screens indoor and outdoor

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Challenges

Digital Signage: Seven common pitfalls to avoid

Canadian participation in Sign Manufacturing Day more than doubles

Wide-format Printing: Addressing workplace health and safety

Wayfinding: Developing inclusive washroom signage

Wayfinding: Case study on M&M Food Market

Digital Signage: Confluence with built environments

Digital Signage: Success is a team effort

LED Stage screens indoor and outdoor

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